6 Simple Tips To Make Your Paint Last Longer
How long does paint actually last on a wall? What makes paint last longer?
Many people love painting, but you’re not one of them. In fact, you wish you didn’t have to repaint at all. After all, you’ve nailed your colour palette, and you wouldn’t change a thing. You just want it to look brand new forever.
If you take our tips, your home’s new paint job can last for years. It may not be forever, but it does mean less repainting, saving time and money for better things! Let’s get started!
1) Paint On A Clean & Sanded Wall
Whether or not you make repairs, you should sand and clean your walls before painting them. Paint lasts longer on a clean and smooth surface. It’s as simple as that. And to take that a step further, you should also use paint primer.
2) Always Use Primer
They say primer isn’t always necessary, but we disagree. Even with thorough surface prep, primer creates that beautifully smooth canvas that helps paint last for years. Plus, it creates a blank surface, so there’s no evidence of the previous paint shining through and ruining your brand-new interior colour.
3) Don’t Skip The Pre-Project Repairs
You can’t expect your paint to last longer if you don’t take care of the underlying surface. That means making all necessary repairs in the drywall, like patching up nicks and tiny holes before painting. Otherwise, it’s all a waste of time. Instead of covering them, it will only make them more obvious than they were before.
4) Use Top-Quality Paint
If you’re using low-grade paint, you shouldn’t be surprised when it only lasts a year before chipping and peeling. Invest in your home and sanity by using a premium brand like Sherwin Williams or Benjamin Moore.
5) Paint More Than One Coat
For proper coverage, make sure that you paint more than one coat, even when you think one will do. That extra coat conceals anything you might have missed in the first and seals it in, making the paint last longer. If you can, go the extra mile with a third coat.
6) Maintain Your Walls After Painting
After painting, maintaining your walls is the best way to ensure that your paint lasts longer, so you can avoid repainting for at least a few years. Keep your walls clean, but don’t scrub them because that will only weaken the paint. Also, try not to use cleaners on the painted walls. Use a gentle soap instead.
What’s The Simplest Way To Keep Paint Looking Pristine? Get It Done Professionally!
There’s only one really easy way to make sure that your walls always look their best. And that’s having them painted professionally. Skip the tips, and let the experts handle it for you!
Call McHugh Painting today to get the ball rolling with your free estimate! We’ll even give you a seven-year warranty as our guarantee to make sure your paint lasts longer!